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Jang pardons 5 inmates serving time in Jos prisons, in the spirit of independence

C Mac October 3, 2013

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Basking in the Euphoria of Nigeria’s 53rd independence, the Governor of Plateau State, Da Jonah Jang has granted amnesty to 5 inmates serving time for various offences in the Jos prisons. The beneficiaries of this rare gubernatorial gesture included: Domchang Jatau, Pankyes Yakubu, Jerry Arin, Iyeh Arama and Peter Gazi. They were urged by the […]

Jang presents four prayer points for 2015 -The Nation

C Mac October 19, 2014

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PLATEAU State Governor Jonah David Jang has presented four key areas of prayers to churches and mosques in the state ahead of the 2015 general election in the state. Jang presented the prayer points when he received the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria , Dr. Felix Omobude, at the Government House Rayfield, […]

Jang Promises level playing ground in 2015

C Mac August 21, 2014

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Plateau State Governor Jonah David Jang has assured citizens of the state of a level playing field during the forthcoming 2015 general electionsJang gave the assurance yesterday during a civic reception organised by a group, Mhiship like Minds, in honour of Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof […]

Jang rejoices with Dariye over release of kidnapped father

C Mac February 15, 2015

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Plateau State Government has rejoiced with former governor of the state and senator representing Plateau Central, Chief Joshua Dariye, over the rescue of his father from the hands of kidnappers. Their delight was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Abubakar Badu, issued to journalist in Jos. He commended […]

Jang releases N95 million to combat Ebola

C Mac September 16, 2014

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News reaching ViewpointNigeria indicates that the Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang has approved the release of N95 million for the fight against Ebola virus in the state. The development was made known to newsmen by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Fom Dakwak at a press briefing on the situation report on Ebola Virus. Dakwak state in […]

Jang releases statement, extol virtues of late Senator GNS Pwajok

C Mac October 29, 2015

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Following the unfortunate demise of distinguished senator GNS Pwajok in the wee hours of yesterday October 28th 2015, condolences and reactions have continued to trail the news. In the most recent, serving senator Jonah Jang has released a statement expressing his immense grief at the loss of the distinguished senator. The statement read “I am […]

Jang replies Simon Lalong, challenges him to clarify his position on grazing policy

C Mac June 15, 2016

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Senator Jang has responded to Governor Simon Lalong’s press release of 12th June 2016, in which Governor Lalong referred to him as “a man of troubled conscience”. It would be recalled that in Lalong’s press release, he chastised and lambasted Jang for commenting on the grazing issue, calling his comments callous, reckless and mischievous. Gov. Lalong’s […]

Jang scores highly in infrastructural development, but I question if his priority is right –Former House of Reps member, Hon. John Adamu Longhor (Exclusive Interview)

C Mac July 10, 2013

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ViewPointNigeria was privileged to catch up with Hon. John Adamu Longhor at the June edition of the Plateau State Association meeting on 29th June 2013 in Orpington, London and asked pertinent questions about topical Plateau issues, including the legacy of the present Jang administration and the current security situation plaguing Plateau […]

Jang sues Dariye for libel, seeks N10 billion compensation

C Mac August 16, 2013

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News reaching ViewPointNigeria suggests that Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has dragged his predecessor, Senator Joshua Dariye to court, demanding N10 billion as compensation for libel and defamation of character. Joined in the suit is Beacon Newspapers, published in Jos, the State capital. In a suit No. PLD/J319/2013, filed at Jos High Court, the […]

Jang suspends Plateau State University Vice Chancellor

C Mac October 31, 2014

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ViewPointNigeria’s correspondent reports that the Vice Chancellor was suspended because of “inappropriate conduct” –which has stemmed from several months of internal wrangling within the institution. A statement from the office of the Secretary to the State Government on Thursday, stated that with immediate effect, the Vice Chancellor was suspended, asking him to handover to the […]

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